As the seasons shift from fall to winter, the weather can become somewhat erratic. It’s common to have below-freezing temperatures one week, followed by a stretch of warmer weather in the next. With ...

Recently, we visited with thousands of gardeners and aspiring gardeners at the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show and answered hundreds of different gardening questions. Two topics which seemed to be top ...

The Hwy. 9/17 span bridge from Little River to North Myrtle Beach closed in 2022 after freezing roadway conditions started. Cold weather — and the chance of 2 inches of snow at the beach — might be a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Freezing temperatures, ice, and snow are challenges for plants and animals during winter in northeast Ohio. Unlike animals, plants are rooted in place. How do they survive? Plants ...

Light frosts only harm blooms, but hard freezes can kill mum roots. Use mulch, covers, or shelter for protection; wait until spring to prune. Choose hardy mums for outdoor planting—florist mums need ...

Insects are unlike mammals and birds because they must generate their own heat (called ectotherms). Insects die when they are ...

Safeguard your garden from the chill with these savvy tips. As the seasons shift from fall to winter, the weather can become somewhat erratic. It’s common to have below-freezing temperatures one week, ...

Snow and cold temperatures rarely kill plants native to Ohio. Most insects survive cold winters by producing an antifreeze-like chemical or entering diapause. Recently, we visited with thousands of ...